PRAYER & FASTING — THU, 16 OCT 2025 | ASIA & THE MIDDLE EAST
Beloved Intercessor, as we fast today, here’s an expanded news sweep (with the new links you gave) and continued updated 40 prayer points for our intercession. Thanking God for the USA brokered peace
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TODAY’S NEWS (read & pray)
Brokered Peace / Ceasefire Diplomacy via U.S. & mediators
CNN Live (ongoing updates on Israel–Hamas ceasefire / hostages / truce terms): https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/israel-hamas-gaza-hostages-ceasefire-10-13-25
(Scroll for latest on U.S. mediation, terms offered, protest responses)
• Church & Christian sector reports
Reports from Middle East churches say congregations are actively offering shelter and relief in Gaza, using underground networks to distribute aid.
Pastors in Israel, Palestine, Jordan are calling for prayer, reconciliation, trauma care, and prophetic unity among Christian minorities.
Some Christian networks are coordinating shared prayer vigils across capitals (Amman, Beirut, Cairo) for peace.
• Aid & Implementation Developments
As some ceasefire terms crystallize, partial opening of crossing points (Rafah, Kerem Shalom) is being negotiated, allowing limited aid flow.
Medical NGOs press for guaranteed protection for hospitals and health staff under new truce proposals.
Reconstruction planning teams begin mapping post-ceasefire rebuild zones in southern Gaza and border areas.
• Additional regional updates
In Lebanon, some Christian NGOs are leading reconstruction pilots in conflict-damaged towns.
In Asia, Christian relief agencies in South Asia are preparing to redirect funds and personnel should conflict expand or refugee surges occur.
In Afghanistan, underground Christian youth groups are calling for educational justice, even under restrictions.
• Gaza ceasefire / swaps: More hostage–prisoner steps and cautious optimism as leaders meet; mediators warn a deal still faces hurdles.
Reuters (live recap): https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/gaza-ceasefire-live-hostages-return-leaders-gather-egypt-2025-10-13/
Reuters (names list): https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/hamas-publishes-names-20-israeli-hostages-be-released-2025-10-13/
AP (remains update): https://apnews.com/article/435b7d15bc971f902d4dda967e4a609a
• Aid access: UN/NGOs urge Israel to open more crossings; large volumes are queued; humanitarian law obligations stressed.
The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/15/israel-pulls-back-threat-humanitarian-aid-gaza-hostages-remains-hamas
• Rafah crossing / governance: PA says it’s ready to operate Rafah with support; questions remain on Gaza’s future administration.
Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/palestinian-authority-says-it-is-ready-operate-rafah-crossing-2025-10-15/
• Health care protection: Medical associations call for shielding hospitals, staff and ambulances during truce implementation.
BMA joint statement: https://www.bma.org.uk/news-and-opinion/healthcare-in-gaza-a-joint-statement-from-national-medical-associations
• Lebanon recovery: World Bank estimates ~$11bn reconstruction needs; financing packages and debt plans under discussion.
Reuters (needs): https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/world-bank-estimates-reconstruction-needs-lebanon-11-billion-2025-03-07/
Reuters (debt plan): https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/lebanon-prepares-plan-address-losses-financial-crash-2025-09-25/
Reuters (WB $250m): https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/world-bank-approves-250-million-lebanon-rebuild-war-hit-infrastructure-2025-06-25/
• Yemen: UN Envoy warns situation deeply fragile; UNSC reviewing this month.
UN Press: https://press.un.org/en/2025/sc16143.doc.htm
Security Council Report: https://www.securitycouncilreport.org/monthly-forecast/2025-10/yemen-83.php
• Afghanistan education: UNESCO/UNICEF renew urgent call — 2.2M girls still banned from secondary school; systemwide crisis.
UNESCO (crisis brief): https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/afghanistans-education-system-facing-deepening-crisis-both-girls-and-boys-warn-unicef-and-unesco
UNESCO (2.2M): https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/new-report-warns-afghanistans-education-crisis-threatens-future-entire-generation
• Regional economy: China property restructuring inches forward (Sunac approvals; Country Garden restructuring moves), keeping growth risks in view.
Reuters (Sunac): https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/property-developer-sunac-china-says-majority-creditors-approve-restructuring-2025-10-14/
The Business Times (Country Garden step): https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/country-garden-secures-us1-14-billion-loan-equity-conversion-part-restructuring
Straits Times overview: https://www.straitstimes.com/business/property/chinas-property-giants-hobble-toward-end-of-debt-restructurings
UPDATED 40 PRAYER POINTS (Oct 16, inclusive of new developments)
1. Thank You, Lord, for movement in ceasefire / swaps; we ask for final, binding terms that protect life and dignity.
2. For U.S. and mediators — wisdom and boldness to press for equity, not just truce.
3. That aid crossings be fully open and secured, with no obstruction of neutral humanitarian supplies.
4. For Rafah operation clarity—letting it function with justice and safety.
5. Protect all health workers, clinics, and ambulances under new truce zones.
6. Bless churches in Gaza, Lebanon, Israel to serve, pray, console, and rebuild.
7. Strengthen Christian networks providing shelter and trauma aid.
8. Raise trauma & counseling teams with spiritual & mental healing gifts.
9. Guard NGO operations — transport, security, logistics, supplies.
10. Safe passage for aid convoys, especially through contested roads.
11. Heal walked-through trauma in families and children.
12. Raise courageous, truthful journalists to expose violations.
13. Strengthen underground and open churches under pressure.
14. Multiply disciples, small groups, community care systems.
15. Reopen and rebuild schools especially in Gaza border zones.
16. Demand the removal of bans on girls’ secondary education in Afghanistan.
17. Protect internet and communications for education, family, and faith networks.
18. Enable Christian NGOs in Lebanon to lead equitable reconstruction.
19. Guard against misuse of funds; enforce transparent rebuild contracts.
20. Stabilize regional economies under property stress, protect the vulnerable.
21. Bless Kingdom entrepreneurs to invest in recovery zones and job creation.
22. Shield migrants & guest worker communities from abuse and neglect.
23. Break human trafficking rings emerging in chaos.
24. Restore children orphaned by conflict; provide for their healing and schooling.
25. Uphold justice systems that punish war crimes and land grabs.
26. Raise peacemakers in local communities to build trust across fractured lines.
27. Empower artists, poets, worshipers to release hope & reconciliation.
28. Ensure water, power, sanitation in refugee camps and devastated neighborhoods.
29. Safeguard work in crowded displacement areas to prevent disease.
30. Protect faith leaders ministering under threat.
31. Unite global Christian prayer in this moment of spotlight.
32. Release dreams, visions, and revelation to leaders, intercessors, youth.
33. Let unity across Christian denominations reflect Heaven’s heart.
34. Guide national leaders toward mercy, restoration, not punitive dominance.
35. Grant rains in drought zones; shield from flooding in rainy zones.
36. Provide emergency medical, WASH, food, shelter for survivors.
37. Protect children from trauma, disease, hunger, exploitation.
38. Activate fiscal policies and international aid to protect poor citizens.
39. Enable oversight and accountability in distribution of relief and reconstruction.
40. Declare: “Your Kingdom come, Your will be done” across Asia & the Middle East — in this hour and for generations to come.
DECLARATIONS
• We decree a life-giving, binding ceasefire that ensures dignity and security.
• We proclaim truth in media, justice in governance, integrity in reconstruction, and mercy in families.
• We declare open skies, open cross-border aid, open churches, and open heavens over the region.
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Shalom!
Ambassador Monday O. OGBE
GOD’S EAGLE MINISTRIES (GEM)
https://www.otakada.org
